And we WON!!! #AMITURA Won!!!! To all the Amazing Cast and Awesome Crew Congratulations on this one and many more to come.
To the Boss Himself @jamesomokwe Congratulations🎉🎉🎉 and more Powers to your Elbow.
To the Directing Team: @jamesomokwe@blackpride22@the_director_gee@deblasanta@charlesobiemere oya take una flowers 🎉🎉🎉
We just dey come, we never reach😎
Honoured to chair this important conversation on the future of African film festivals at #LSA2026 Grateful to share ideas alongside brilliant festival founders and industry minds shaping the continent’s cinematic landscape. See you at Trinity University, Lagos.
🎬 POST-EVENT HIGHLIGHTS – ROAD TO IIFF 5.0 (APRIL EDITION)
The journey to the Ibadan International Film Festival continues to gather momentum, and the April Webinar Edition delivered exactly what it promised—insight, depth, and real industry value.
Our facilitator, Xavier Ighorodje (Mr. X), led a powerful session that challenged participants to rethink storytelling at a fundamental level.
💡 Here are a few standout insights from the session:
* “Relationships in TV and Films are only as important as the tension they create.”
* “Introduce tension in character design.”
* “What will characters do when they have an easy way out?”
* “Voice through choice: Character is revealed through what people choose when no one is watching.”
These ideas sparked rich conversations and provided practical frameworks for building compelling narratives.
Despite the limited time, Mr. X opened up his heart and creative process—holding nothing back. His willingness to share, teach, and connect made the session truly memorable.
👏 We deeply appreciate Xavier Ighorodje for such an impactful delivery.
🚀 And yes, we look forward to hosting him again for a more extended, in-depth physical Masterclass.
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🔥 NEXT UP: MAY EDITION IS LOADING…
🎥 Theme: Shoot Smart: Filmmaking 101 – Let’s Talk Producing
Get ready to learn from one of the high-fliers and most sought-after Film Producer/Director from Nigeria and Africa.
📢 Anticipate!
Full details will be communicated in the first week of May.
👉 Follow all our social media handles and stay glued—you don’t want to miss what’s coming next.
The journey continues. Learn. Create. Connect.
#IIFF #IbadanFilmFestival #RoadToIIFF #Filmmaking #screenwriting
⏳ HAPPENING TODAY – DON’T MISS OUT!
The Road to IIFF 5.0 Webinar Series continues today as we count down to the Ibadan International Film Festival.
🎬 Theme: From Idea to Script: Developing Stories that Work on Screen
If you’ve ever had a film idea and didn’t know how to structure it into a compelling script, this session is for you.
🎤 Facilitator: Mr. Xavier Ighorodje @mrxavierighorodje
One of Nollywood’s most sought-after scriptwriters
Head Writer / Writers’ Chief Facilitator, British Council
🗓 Today: Saturday, 25 April 2026
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM (WAT)
💡 Expect practical insights on:
* Story development
* Script structure
* Creating unforgettable characters
✅ Registration is FREE
⚠️ Limited slots still available
🔗 Register now:
https://iiff.ng/registration-webinar.html
📢 Quick reminder:
Share this post, tag a creative friend, and repost on your page, you might be helping someone take a bold step toward their filmmaking dream.
Don’t just have ideas… learn how to bring them to life.
#IIFF #RoadToIIFF #IbadanFilmFestival #Filmmaking #Screenwriting Nollywood Storytelling CreativeCommunity
The conversation is bigger than the headlines.
As tensions rise between Burna Boy and DJ Tunez, a critical question emerges
who really holds the power in Afrobeats today?
Is it the Artistes?
The DJs?
Or the evolving structure of a global sound?
Join us as we bring together industry voices, journalists, Media Specialists, and a leading DJ chieftain to unpack:
• The role of DJs in shaping success
• Respect, recognition & industry politics
• The position of DJs in today’s Afrobeats ecosystem
• And what this moment means for the future of the culture
🎙️ This is not gossip. This is industry conversation.
📅 Date: Saturday, 11th April 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00am WAT
📍 Live on Instagram
It still #dChitChatwithFDA…where Conversations Shape Culture.
#burnaboy #djtunez #afrobeats #afrobeatstotheworld
